Body Image in Older Adulthood: Development and Validation of a New Integrative Model and Quantitative Measure - Couverture souple

Baker, Lucie; Gringart, Eyal

 
9783845403854: Body Image in Older Adulthood: Development and Validation of a New Integrative Model and Quantitative Measure
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3845403853 ISBN 13 : 9783845403854
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Although it is recognised that body image is significant to understanding fundamental issues of ageing and identity, research pertaining to older adults’ body image is scarce, and there is no specific measure with which to assess body image satisfaction among older adults. In this book, we describe a progressive five-stage research project conducted to address this issue, beginning with the formulation of a novel multidimensional integrative model of body image and the subsequent development and validation of a quantitative scale to assess body image satisfaction in older adulthood. The newly developed Body Image Scale for Older Adults (BIS-OA) provides a tool to further the understanding of older adults’ body image and its relationship with other variables related to one’s quality of life. This, in turn, can inform policy-makers and professionals working with older adults to assist in the formulation of preventative as well as therapeutic interventions to help older adults develop a positive body image and enhance their quality of life.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Although it is recognised that body image is significant to understanding fundamental issues of ageing and identity, research pertaining to older adults’ body image is scarce, and there is no specific measure with which to assess body image satisfaction among older adults. In this book, we describe a progressive five-stage research project conducted to address this issue, beginning with the formulation of a novel multidimensional integrative model of body image and the subsequent development and validation of a quantitative scale to assess body image satisfaction in older adulthood. The newly developed Body Image Scale for Older Adults (BIS-OA) provides a tool to further the understanding of older adults’ body image and its relationship with other variables related to one’s quality of life. This, in turn, can inform policy-makers and professionals working with older adults to assist in the formulation of preventative as well as therapeutic interventions to help older adults develop a positive body image and enhance their quality of life.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr Lucie Baker received her PhD in psychology from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, in 2011. She is a member of the Australian Association of Gerontology and the Gerontological Society of America. Her research interests include older adults’ psychosocial wellbeing; culturally and linguistically diverse populations; and psychometrics.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3845403853
ISBN 13 
9783845403854
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
232
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